What is the News? The Standing Committee of Parliament has criticized the functioning of the development programme for denotified, nomadic and semi-nomadic tribes. Who are de-notified, nomadic and semi-nomadic tribes? These are communities that are the most vulnerable and deprived. De-notified Tribes(DNTs): These are communities that were ‘notified’ as being ‘born criminals’ during the British… Continue reading Explained: State of denotified tribes, and why House panel is critical about a programme for their development
Realism versus liberalism in international relations
Context: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has rekindled the realism versus liberalism debate in international relations. The liberals call the war an attack by “authoritarian Russia” on “democratic Ukraine”. The realists argue that the war was the culmination of the post-Cold War power games in Europe. What are the theories of liberalism? Liberalism has 3 core… Continue reading Realism versus liberalism in international relations
A candid conversation about the caged parrot
News: The Chief Justice of India (CJI) recently gave a candid appraisal of the state of India’s investigating agencies. The CJI called upon investigators to stand up to the unethical pressures in order to uphold the confidence entrusted in them by the public. He stated if middle-and senior-level investigators deviated from the path of objectivity… Continue reading A candid conversation about the caged parrot
Has IAS Failed The Nation? Not Really
Context: Recently, the Indian Administrative Services (IAS) has come under severe criticism from different quarters, including from several senior retired IAS officers. Therefore, it demands both constructive criticism and introspection for the improvement in the premier institution of the Indian bureaucracy. What are the problems the IAS is facing? There is a perception that the… Continue reading Has IAS Failed The Nation? Not Really
Repairing the complex India-Nepal relationship
News: Recently, the Nepal Prime Minister, Sher Bahadur Deuba completed his visit to India which was also his first bilateral visit abroad. What is the convergence of interests between India and Nepal? Recently, Nepal ratified the agreement with the U.S. Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). China claimed that it was part of the U.S.’s Indo-Pacific strategy… Continue reading Repairing the complex India-Nepal relationship
Sending a strategic message
News: Recently, India and Australia, struck a trade deal known as the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA). The deal was brokered after two decades of efforts. It is said to be a “watershed moment” for bilateral relations for both India and Australia. What has been proposed under the trade deal? It will enable… Continue reading Sending a strategic message
How the UAPA is wrecking lives
News: Recently, an accused in “the Delhi riots cases” who was charged under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967 was denied bail by a Sessions Court in Delhi. He was involved in a protest against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act of 2019. What is the concept of bail in criminal law? The bail is based… Continue reading How the UAPA is wrecking lives
On Mission Vatsalya: The child at the centre
Context: Mission Shakti, Mission Vatsalya, Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 were launched recently to provide integrated benefits to women and children. The intent behind these schemes is to provide integrated benefits to children and women. What are the components under Mission Vatsalya? Components under Mission Vatsalya include – Statutory bodies – Service delivery structures –… Continue reading On Mission Vatsalya: The child at the centre
Ace your Anthropology optional with ForumIAS Foundation Course | 26th April | Enrol Now
Dear Students, This is to inform you that ForumIAS is commencing Batch-2 of the Anthropology Optional Foundation Course for CSE 2022 on 26th April 2022. Some of the distinguishing features of the course are: 1. Live Classes for Anthropology: You can attend the interactive classes at Delhi Centre, where you exchange ideas, offer input, and seek out viewpoints so that the… Continue reading Ace your Anthropology optional with ForumIAS Foundation Course | 26th April | Enrol Now
[Yojana April Summary] Fintech Revolution – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction India’s Fintech sector has evolved at a remarkable pace in the past decade, and at present, India is in the middle of the Fintech Revolution. The once fully cash-dependant Indian economy has been transformed by the convenience and efficiency of digital services. As India moves ahead into the tech-decade —‘techade‘,… Continue reading [Yojana April Summary] Fintech Revolution – Explained, pointwise
